This season’s cookbooks get creative with veggies, explore the benefits of outdoor grilling, and crisscross the globe to celebrate and reimagine international flavors.
Top 10
The Authentic Ukrainian Kitchen: Recipes from a Native Chef
Ievgen Klopotenko. Voracious, May 14 ($35, ISBN 978-0-316-55939-3)
Klopotenko, a former winner of Ukraine’s MasterChef, honors the national cuisine and resilient spirit of the “breadbasket of Europe.”
Bright Cooking: Recipes for the Modern Palate
Camille Becerra. Chronicle, May 21 ($37.50, ISBN 978-1-79721-385-9)
Chef and food stylist Becerra serves up a medley of plant-forward dishes that she promises are as nourishing as they are eye-catching. 60,000-copy announced first printing.
Dac Biet: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook
Nini Nguyen, with Sarah Zorn. Knopf, June 18 ($38, ISBN 978-0-593-53554-7)
Vietnamese classics get kicked up a notch in this recipe collection, whether by a garnish of salty caviar or a twist of Cajun seasoning from chef Nguyen’s home city of New Orleans. 75,000-copy announced first printing.
Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak
Dan Churchill. HarperOne, May 21 ($34.99, ISBN 978-0-06-328422-7)
Athletes and average Joes alike can increase their endurance, focus, and muscle mass through simple, nutritious, and easy weeknight dishes, according to DudeFood author Churchill. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook: 125 Recipes Enhanced with Mediterranean Flavors
Yumna Jawad. Rodale, May 7 ($32.50, ISBN 978-0-593-57950-3)
Jawad, whose Feel Good Foodie blog helped to launch the baked feta pasta trend, shares similarly low-maintenance dishes. 150,000-copy announced first printing.
The “I Love My Air Fryer” Easy Recipes Book: From Pancake Muffins to Honey Balsamic Chicken Wings, 175 Quick and Easy Recipes
Robin Fields. Adams Media, Apr. 9 ($17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5072-2198-3)
Thanks to the now ubiquitous appliance, ordinary ingredients can become satisfying snacks, mains, and desserts in 30 minutes or less, promises chef Fields. 75,000-copy announced first printing.
The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire
Steven Rinella, with Krista Ruane. Random House, Apr. 23 ($38, ISBN 978-0-593-44903-5)
Rinella follows up his bestseller The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook with more than 100 recipes for those looking to catch and prepare their game in the great outdoors.
Plantyou: Scrappy Cooking: 140+ Plant-Based Zero-Waste Recipes That Are Good for You, Your Wallet, and the Planet
Carleigh Bodrug. Hachette Go, Apr. 2 ($32, ISBN 978-0-306-83242-0)
Chefs can save money and the planet with dishes that repurpose pantry leftovers, salvage food scraps, and prioritize veggies, suggests Scrappy Cooking YouTuber Bodrug.
Roots, Heart, Soul: The Story, Celebration, and Recipes of Afro Cuisine in America
Todd Richards, with Amy Paige Condon. Harvest, Feb. 20 ($35, ISBN 978-0-358-61267-4)
The IACP Award–winning author of Soul traces the rich and complicated history of West African diaspora cooking and spotlights key dishes that define it.
Zaytinya: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon
José Andrés. Ecco, Mar. 19 ($45, ISBN 978-0-06-332790-0)
Restaurateur Andrés shares recipes from his eponymous restaurant and showcases the techniques and traditions used to make them. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
Cooking & Food longlist
ABRAMS
American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire by Tyler Florence (May 28, $35, ISBN 978-1-4197-6995-5) breaks down the ins and outs of charring, caramelizing, and marinating meats and vegetables over an open flame.
Abrams Image
The Bourbon Drinker’s Companion: A Guide to American Distilleries, with Travel Advice, Folklore, and Tasting Notes by Colin Spoelman (May 14, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6609-1) celebrates the eponymous American spirit with a mix of whiskey history, lore, and distilleries to visit.
Apollo
A Whisper of Cardamom: 80 Sweetly Spiced Recipes to Fall in Love With by Eleanor Ford (Mar. 5, $40, ISBN 978-1-954641-32-7) marries sugar and spice in baked goods and desserts that play up a host of flavor profiles.
Appetite by Random House
The Book of Sandwiches: Delicious to the Last Bite: Recipes for Every Sandwich Lover by Jason Skrobar (Apr. 30, $28, ISBN 978-0-525-61252-0). The lunchtime standby gets its due in this assemblage of classics (the BLT), innovations (soft-shell crab), and creations that some may not think qualify as sandwiches (veggie and meat burgers).
Good Food, Good Mood: 100 Nourishing Recipes to Support Mind and Body Wellness by Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman (Mar. 26, $30, ISBN 978-0-525-61198-1). Nutritionists Green and Grossman show how the stressed-out can cook their way to calm with dishes that balance blood sugar, boost fiber, and provide protein without sacrificing flavor.
Artisan
Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking (More than 60 Recipes Featuring Gochujang, Doenjang, and Ganjang) by Mingoo Kang (Mar. 12, $35, ISBN 978-1-64829-186-9) introduces readers to more than 60 jangs—umami sauces that mix soybeans, water, and salt—that form the bedrock of Korean cuisine.
The Jewish Holiday Table: A World of Recipes, Traditions and Stories to Celebrate All Year Long by Naama Shefi (Mar. 12, $35, ISBN 978-1-64829-097-8) gathers family stories and signature festive dishes from 30 Jewish chefs.
Bloomsbury
Greekish: Everyday Recipes with Greek Roots by Georgina Hayden (Apr. 25, $35, ISBN 978-1-5266-3066-7) features weeknight dishes that spotlight such Mediterranean ingredients as fish and halloumi cheese.
Castle Point
Mocktail Lounge: Creative Alcohol-Free Cocktails to Elevate Your Sipping Hour by Dylan Swift (June 11, $18, ISBN 978-1-250-34008-5) promises that happy hour can happen without the booze and offers alternatives beyond the Shirley Temple.
Chronicle
Le Sud: Recipes + Stories from Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur by Rebekah Peppler (Apr. 23, $35, ISBN 978-1-79721-953-0) harnesses the spirit of southern France in a medley of dishes, drinks, and lifestyle tips.
The Vibrant Hong Kong Table: 88 Iconic Vegan Recipes from Dim Sum to Sweet Buns by Christine Wong (Apr. 9, $32.50, ISBN 978-1-79721-991-2) serves up plant-based versions of the city’s signature dishes, from sampan congee to fish balls.
DK
Budget Family Food: Delicious Money-Saving Meals for All the Family by Rebecca Wilson (Mar. 19, $21.99, ISBN 978-0-241-62488-3) gets creative with pantry staples and seasonal ingredients in 80 recipes that are easy to make and affordable.
Ecco
Tacos Forever: A Jonathan Gold Reader by Jonathan Gold (July 2, $30, ISBN 978-0-06-239967-0) gathers the late L.A. Times food critic’s best writing from across an illustrious career. 50,000-copy announced first printing.
Familius
Gas Fire Heat: Essential Recipes and Secrets for Cooking Outdoors by Aly Romero (May 14, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-64170-910-1). Home cooks can translate their dishes from the kitchen to the campground, promises chef Romero in this guide to preparing meals in the great outdoors.
Harper Wave
Cook Simply, Live Fully: Flexible, Flavorful Dinner Recipes for Any Mood by Yasmin Fahr (Apr. 16, $37.50, ISBN 978-0-06-328417-3). The NYT Cooking contributor refreshes the ho-hum weekday supper in recipes tailored to energy level, from “too tired to chop vegetables” to “up for a challenge but please make it snappy.” 50,000-copy announced first printing.
Harvest
Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor by Arielle Johnson (Mar. 12, $40, ISBN 978-0-358-09313-8) delves into the chemistry of flavor, and explores how cooks can utilize it to get creative in the kitchen.
Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share by Valerie Bertinelli (Apr. 2, $35, ISBN 978-0-06-324472-6). Actor and Enough Already author Bertinelli presents recipes that splurge on calories, fancy ingredients, or intricate prep.
Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids by Priya Krishna (Apr. 30, $29.99, ISBN 978-0-358-69293-5) guides budding chefs on a culinary tour from China to Morocco to Italy, weaving recipes with tales of the Indian-ish author’s own childhood travels.
Interlink
Desified: Delicious Recipes for Ramadan, Eid and Every Day by Zaynah Din (Feb. 6, $35, ISBN 978-1-62371-117-7) infuses traditional South Asian flavors into dishes that work equally well for breaking one’s fast or preparing a regular weekday meal.
Melville House
Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines by Marc Millon (May 21, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-68589-097-1) traces the country’s history via its vineyards, spotlighting, among other varietals, a grape that dates to ancient Pompeii and a red produced at an estate still owned by Dante Alighieri’s direct descendants.
Morrow
Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People by Dan Pashman (Mar. 19, $35, ISBN 978-0-06-329112-6). The Sporkful podcaster and author of Eat More Better turns his attention to nontraditional sauces in recipes for shakshuka and shells, kimchi carbonara, and more.
Norton
Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora by Khushbu Shah (June 11, $35, ISBN 978-1-324-03625-8). Unexpected
grocery store staples, from instant noodles to graham crackers, find their way into Indian fare in this celebration of the cuisine’s versatility.
Niçoise: Market-Inspired Cooking from France’s Sunniest City by Rosa Jackson (Apr. 9, $39.99, ISBN 978-1-324-02116-2) takes readers to the city on the French Riviera, where the popular cooking school Les Petits Farcis offers seasonal Francophile recipes beyond the salade Niçoise.
Nourish
Bold: Big Flavour Twists to Classic Dishes by Nisha Katona (Mar. 5, $35, ISBN 978-1-84899-423-2) dishes up unorthodox tastes and ingredient combinations (think “figgy meatloaf”) for those willing to step outside the culinary box.
Phaidon
Classic French Recipes by Ginette Mathiot (Apr. 17, $59.95, ISBN 978-1-83866-679-8) collects more than 170 recipes from the late authority on French home cooking.
Reaktion
China in Seven Banquets: A Flavourful History by Thomas David DuBois (June 12, $25, ISBN 978-1-78914-861-9) utilizes seven distinct meals to explore different culinary eras of Chinese history, from a lavish Eight Treasures feast of ancient times to a modern delivery menu.
Rodale
Everyday Delicious: 30 Minute(ish) Home-Cooked Meals Made Simple: A Cookbook by Rocco DiSpirito (Apr. 30, $32.50, ISBN 978-1-984825-23-0). The James Beard Award winner shares the low-key weekday dishes that helped reignite his love of cooking for friends and family during the pandemic. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
Running Press
Sip Me, Baby, One More Time: Cocktails Inspired by Pop Music’s Iconic Women by Ashley Gibson (Apr. 9, $20, ISBN 978-0-7624-8362-4). Chart-topping tracks from Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift inspire these creative drink recipes that aim to capture the emotions of pop music, from defiance to heartbreak.
Ryland Peters & Small
Bubble Tea: 50 Fun Recipes for Boba and Beyond (June 11, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-78879-585-2) tracks the spread of the trendy Taiwanese drink across North America since 2009, and suggests fruit-flavored and traditional tea-based variations.
Cocina de Andalucia: Spanish Recipes from the Land of a Thousand Landscapes by Maria Jose Sevilla (Apr. 9, $30, ISBN 978-1-78879-587-6) highlights the region’s Moorish, Christian, and Jewish roots in 75 recipes.
Sasquatch
Forage. Gather. Feast: 100+ Recipes from West Coast Forests, Shores, and Urban Spaces by Maria Finn (Apr. 9, $29.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-63217-486-4) shows how to transform forest huckleberries, backyard mushrooms, and other forageable ingredients into home-cooked meals that honor nature’s abundance.
Simon Element
My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! Beautiful Flavors, Family Style by Jenny Martinez (Apr. 30, $32.50, ISBN 978-1-66800-997-0). The TikTokker rounds up 100 dishes that draw on the flavors of her childhood and are best enjoyed around the family table.
Sourcebooks
Hebridean Baker: At Home: Flavors & Folklore from the Scottish Islands by Coinneach MacLeod (Feb. 13, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-1623-7) serves up a medley of traditional dishes, stories, and songs that celebrate the author’s home country.
Tuttle
Japanese Style Plant-Based Cooking: 80 Amazing Vegan Recipes from Japan’s Leading Macrobiotic Chef and Food Writer by Yumiko Kano (June 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-4-8053-1745-7) contains a primer on Japanese culinary techniques and an assortment of recipes that aim to transform ordinary vegetables into gourmet meals.
Union Square
Big Night: Dinners, Parties, and Dinner Parties by Katherine Lewin (June 4, $35, ISBN 978-1-4549-5213-8). The owner of the event-planning store Big Night NYC spotlights crowd-pleasing recipes for dinner parties and other big events.
Voracious
Stuzzichini: The Art of the Italian Snack by Stef Ferrari (Apr. 23, $30, ISBN 978-0-316-54390-3) travels from Sicily to Tuscany for an assortment of happy hour bites and cocktails.
Weldon Owen
Sweet Treats from Brownies to Brioche: 10 Ingredients, 100 Recipes by Mel Asseraf (Apr. 16, $35, ISBN 979-8-88674-117-9). The two-time Chopped champion demystifies French cooking techniques and invites readers to use them in recipes for cookies, festive cakes, and fancy French pastries.
Workman
The Vegetable Eater: The New Playbook for Cooking Vegetarian by Cara Mangini (Mar. 19, $35, ISBN 978-1-5235-1494-6) presents more than 100 manageable, vegetable-forward dishes best cooked at home.
Worthy
Love Language of the South: A Celebration of the Food, the Hospitality, and the Stories of My Southern Home by Stacy Lyn Harris (Mar. 5, $32, ISBN 978-1-5460-0426-4). In this ode to her Dixie roots, The Sporting Chef TV host mixes memoir with recipes for Southern classics and entertaining tips.
